Patents by Inventor Robert Hummel
Robert Hummel has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11949026Abstract: A high efficiency configuration for a solar cell module comprises solar cells conductively bonded to each other in a shingled manner to form super cells, which may be arranged to efficiently use the area of the solar module, reduce series resistance, and increase module efficiency.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2022Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: MAXEON SOLAR PTE. LTD.Inventors: Ratson Morad, Gilad Almogy, Itai Suez, Jean Hummel, Nathan Beckett, Yafu Lin, John Gannon, Michael J. Starkey, Robert Stuart, Tamir Lance, Dan Maydan
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Patent number: 11942561Abstract: A high efficiency configuration for a solar cell module comprises solar cells conductively bonded to each other in a shingled manner to form super cells, which may be arranged to efficiently use the area of the solar module, reduce series resistance, and increase module efficiency.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2022Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: MAXEON SOLAR PTE. LTD.Inventors: Ratson Morad, Gilad Almogy, Itai Suez, Jean Hummel, Nathan Beckett, Yafu Lin, John Gannon, Michael J. Starkey, Robert Stuart, Tamir Lance, Dan Maydan
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Patent number: 10743376Abstract: A closed-loop cooling system is internal to the enclosure of an induction drive system. Two inverter modules of the induction drive system each includes three insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) modules for producing an AC output from a DC source, the AC output received by an induction coil for heating a metal.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2018Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: ATSE, LLCInventors: Franklin B. Jones, Eric D. Donahue, Andrew I. Nehring, Daniel T. Jones, Robert A. Hummel
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Patent number: 10454388Abstract: A power inverter comprises a plurality of high power switching modules that form an alternating current (AC) output; a plurality of terminals in communication with the high power switching modules for outputting the AC output; a capacitor bank that provides a conditioned voltage to the high power switching modules for producing the AC output in response to receiving and storing electrical energy related to a direct current (DC) supply; and a case positioned over the high power switching modules. The capacitor bank is mounted to the case, and the capacitor bank is positioned over the high power switching modules so that the high power switching terminals are proximal the capacitor bank for reducing inductance. A gate driver module at a top region of the high power switching modules includes a plurality of planar transformers for reducing a distance between the capacitor bank and the gate driver.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2018Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: ATSE, LLCInventors: Franklin B. Jones, Andrew I. Nehring, Daniel T. Jones, Robert A. Hummel, Eric D. Donahue
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Publication number: 20180309388Abstract: A power inverter comprises a plurality of high power switching modules that form an alternating current (AC) output; a plurality of terminals in communication with the high power switching modules for outputting the AC output; a capacitor bank that provides a conditioned voltage to the high power switching modules for producing the AC output in response to receiving and storing electrical energy related to a direct current (DC) supply; and a case positioned over the high power switching modules. The capacitor bank is mounted to the case, and the capacitor bank is positioned over the high power switching modules so that the high power switching terminals are proximal the capacitor bank for reducing inductance. A gate driver module at a top region of the high power switching modules includes a plurality of planar transformers for reducing a distance between the capacitor bank and the gate driver.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventors: Franklin B. Jones, Andrew I. Nehring, Daniel T. Jones, Robert A. Hummel, Eric D. Donahue
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Publication number: 20180288833Abstract: An induction drive system comprises an enclosure; a closed-loop cooling system internal to the enclosure; and two inverter modules that each includes three insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) modules for producing an AC output from a DC source, the AC output received by an induction coil for heating a metal.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2018Publication date: October 4, 2018Inventors: Franklin B. Jones, Eric D. Donahue, Andrew I. Nehring, Daniel T. Jones, Robert A. Hummel
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Patent number: 10027251Abstract: A power inverter comprises a plurality of high power switching modules that form an alternating current (AC) output; a plurality of terminals in communication with the high power switching modules for outputting the AC output; a capacitor bank that provides a conditioned voltage to the high power switching modules for producing the AC output in response to receiving and storing electrical energy related to a direct current (DC) supply; and a case positioned over the high power switching modules. The capacitor bank is mounted to the case, and the capacitor bank is positioned over the high power switching modules so that the high power switching terminals are proximal the capacitor bank for reducing inductance. A gate driver module at a top region of the high power switching modules includes a plurality of planar transformers for reducing a distance between the capacitor bank and the gate driver.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2017Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: ATSE, LLCInventors: Franklin B. Jones, Andrew I. Nehring, Daniel T. Jones, Robert A. Hummel, Eric D. Donahue
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Publication number: 20170194878Abstract: A power inverter comprises a plurality of high power switching modules that form an alternating current (AC) output; a plurality of terminals in communication with the high power switching modules for outputting the AC output; a capacitor bank that provides a conditioned voltage to the high power switching modules for producing the AC output in response to receiving and storing electrical energy related to a direct current (DC) supply; and a case positioned over the high power switching modules. The capacitor bank is mounted to the case, and the capacitor bank is positioned over the high power switching modules so that the high power switching terminals are proximal the capacitor bank for reducing inductance. A gate driver module at a top region of the high power switching modules includes a plurality of planar transformers for reducing a distance between the capacitor bank and the gate driver.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2017Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: Franklin B. Jones, Andrew I. Nehring, Daniel T. Jones, Robert A. Hummel, Eric D. Donahue
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Publication number: 20170004416Abstract: Systems and methods to determine machine intelligence are disclosed. Input information provided to a machine is evaluated via an interface with the machine. One or more operations automatically performed by the machine based on the input information are evaluated via the interface. A level of intelligence associated with the machine is determined based on the evaluation of the input information and the operations performed by the machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2016Publication date: January 5, 2017Applicant: Potomac Institute for Policy StudiesInventors: Robert Hummel, Michael Swetnam
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Patent number: 8397657Abstract: A subsea vertical glider robot which supports deployment in subsea oilfield activities is disclosed. This vertical glider robot can also be used in oceanographic research exploration. One application of this vertical glider robot is the autonomous delivery of equipment and sensor systems to a precise predetermined location on the sea floor. The vertical glider robot is deployed from a surface ship or any other suitable sea surface platform and allowed to free fall to the bottom of the ocean. The traversal through the body of water is performed primarily by converting initial potential energy of the apparatus into kinetic energy, it does not use propellers. The traversing of the seafloor is controlled with a steering module that refines orientation while processing information about the vertical glider robot's current position and the target where it has to land.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2010Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignees: Schlumberger Technology Corporation, Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Julio Guerrero, Franz Hover, Charles Ambler, Brooks Reed, Robert Hummel
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Publication number: 20120067268Abstract: A subsea vertical glider robot which supports deployment in subsea oilfield activities is disclosed. This vertical glider robot can also be used in oceanographic research exploration. One application of this vertical glider robot is the autonomous delivery of equipment and sensor systems to a precise predetermined location on the sea floor. The vertical glider robot is deployed from a surface ship or any other suitable sea surface platform and allowed to free fall to the bottom of the ocean. The traversal through the body of water is performed primarily by converting initial potential energy of the apparatus into kinetic energy, it does not use propellers. The traversing of the seafloor is controlled with a steering module that refines orientation while processing information about the vertical glider robot's current position and the target where it has to land.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2010Publication date: March 22, 2012Inventors: Julio Guerrero, Franz Hover, Charles Ambler, Brooks Reed, Robert Hummel
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Patent number: 5316465Abstract: Apparatus for mechanically forming a random rake finish on the surface of a cast panel utilizes counter rotating sets of tines which are projected into the material as a form is linearly moved. The apparatus thus is used to implement a unique method of providing a random rake or fuzzy finish on the surface of the cast panel.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 1992Date of Patent: May 31, 1994Assignee: The Reinforced Earth CompanyInventor: Robert A. Hummel
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Patent number: 4373916Abstract: In a weapon effect simulator a low peak power laser projector emits one millisecond bursts of radiation, each burst having either pulse or continuous wave modulation at 170 kHz. A detector for sensing the radiation has several photocells connected in parallel to a single amplifier, and includes a band pass filter tuned to 170 kHz (chosen in harmonic relationship to the modulation frequency) and having a pass band of 2 kHz (inversely related to the duration of each radiation burst).Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 1981Date of Patent: February 15, 1983Assignee: The Solartron Electronic Group LimitedInventors: David W. Ashford, Robert Hummel-Newell
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Patent number: 4280232Abstract: An artificial intraocular lens device which utilizes a distendable, resilient superior loop and affixure to form a lobular positioning structure for implantation. The lens includes a superior haptic rim and large superior loop that may be secured to the haptic rim to provide spring-like lobes. In addition, various configurations of inferior loop and/or inferior haptics may be utilized in combination to provide a pseudophakia for implantation in the anterior chamber, transiridial position, or posterior chamber.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 1980Date of Patent: July 28, 1981Inventor: Robert A. Hummel